By Sumaila Ogbaje
The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to enhance operational efficiency and institutional performance through the introduction of a Standardised Evaluation Framework aimed at strengthening accountability and combat readiness across formations.
The initiative was highlighted on Tuesday at a sensitisation seminar organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre,
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, on Wednesday in Abuja.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, represented by the Military Secretary (Army), Maj.-Gen. Everest Okoro, described the framework as a major step in deepening institutional effectiveness and sustaining operational excellence.
Waidi said the Department of Standards and Evaluation served as the Army’s quality assurance arm, responsible for enforcing compliance with operational benchmarks, conducting readiness assessments, and evaluating performance across units.
According to him, the system is designed to identify strengths and weaknesses within formations, close operational gaps, and improve overall mission effectiveness through structured evaluation.
Shaibu noted that the seminar marked the first major engagement of the department since its establishment, underscoring the army’s commitment to continuous improvement and professionalism.
He said the development reflected the Nigerian Army’s broader push to entrench a culture of accountability, precision and continuous improvement within its operational structure.
Earlier, the Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation, Maj.-Gen. Bobby Ugiagbe, said the framework would institutionalise uniform standards across the army and strengthen discipline, professionalism and operational efficiency.
He added that the initiative would ensure systematic application of evaluation tools to improve performance outcomes and align Army operations with global best practices.
The seminar brought together senior officers and stakeholders to deepen understanding of performance assessment mechanisms and strengthen compliance across formations.(NAN)
